Until now, the sensory neurons inside the tooth were primarily thought to send pain signals to the brain, but a new study shows those neurons are multitaskers that also trigger a jaw-opening reflex ...

Sensory neurons in teeth that detect pain have also been shown to trigger a jaw-opening reflex that protects teeth.

Until now the sensory neurons inside the tooth were primarily thought to send pain signals to the brain, but a new study shows those neurons are multitaskers that also trigger a jaw-opening reflex ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or inflamed tissue, called pulp, from inside a tooth. You may need a root canal if you have symptoms such as ...

Repairing nerve cells after injury and in chronic disease Date: November 28, 2023 Source: Salk Institute Summary: Researchers discovered a mechanism for repairing damaged nerves during peripheral ...